Giving USA 2026 Insights Report
Donations to U.S. charities in 2025 reached an estimated $617.20 billion, a new high. Read more critical insights and findings from Giving USA 2026.
Read MoreBrian Browne believes nonprofits are essential to building better communities and unlocking human potential and that effective philanthropy makes that possible. Enabling development programs to do their best work so that nonprofits can deliver more mission drives Brian’s work and approach to partnering with clients.
Brian serves as an associate vice president on the Campaign and Fundraising Strategy team at BWF. In this role, he helps organizations across a wide range of areas including, but not limited to campaign counsel, managed campaign services, planning studies and assessments, data analysis , prospect development, professional development and training, annual giving, alumni relations, and donor relations.
“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” Albert Einstein
Brian serves as Vice President, Professional Development on the board of the AFP Greater Cleveland Chapter where he leads efforts to provide training and ongoing education to local fundraising professionals. He is also a fan of theater and a supporter of local theaters in Cleveland, Ohio.
Donations to U.S. charities in 2025 reached an estimated $617.20 billion, a new high. Read more critical insights and findings from Giving USA 2026.
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a new layer of complexity to healthcare operations—one that, while not aimed directly at philanthropy, has meaningful implications for charitable giving, donor behavior, and the financial strategies that support patient care. Here’s how healthcare and development leaders need to be reassessing their strategies as policies change.
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshaped more than just the tax code. It included numerous federal funding cuts to programs that will be rolled out and phased in over the coming years. This creates a need to review your case for support and the language you use to ensure it accurately reflects coming changes to your organization’s funding model and sector. Nonprofits have always relied on a mix of public support and private philanthropy to deliver on their missions. As this mix evolves, it means your needs and how you discuss them will too.
Read More